PHILADELPHIA — First lady Michelle Obama made her speech at Day One of the Democratic National Convention Monday and spoke of watching her daughters Sasha and Malia spend their formative years in the White House and her support for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Her speech was met with much praise, especially by her husband, President Barack Obama:
Incredible speech by an incredible woman. Couldn't be more proud & our country has been blessed to have her as FLOTUS. I love you, Michelle.
— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 26, 2016
But Twitter couldn't wait to make the joke Melania Trump, wife of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, was taking notes for her next speech.
Melania at home like... "BABE I GOT AN IDEA FOR A NEW SPEECH!!!" https://t.co/2IZ98QWDGm
— DeRAY DAVIS: HOOD HERO (@DeRayDavis) July 26, 2016
Melania watching Michelle's speech. pic.twitter.com/oy5h2D4OD0
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) July 26, 2016
Melania waiting for Michelle's speech to be posted online pic.twitter.com/9kqoTAZjc4
— Mike T (@majtague) July 26, 2016
The joke comes from plagiarism accusations the Trump campaign faced last week when lines from Melania Trump's speech resembled ones from Michelle Obama's 2008 Democratic Convention speech.
"... and that's why.... I'm with her. My husband, Donald Trump."
— Erin The Gordon Problem Ryan (@morninggloria) July 26, 2016
- Melania Trump
Melania watching Michelle's speech right now. #DemsInPhilly pic.twitter.com/bih1PbolMA
— Travon Free (@Travon) July 26, 2016
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